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Hasana, Inc.

Retouch Internship

Chicago, IL

... Retouching images for the Hasana, Inc. magazine Ability to receive creative direction from Art Director and Photography and Video Manager and make amends where necessary Suggest ways and to ...

Hasana, Inc.

Retouch/Digital Artist

Los Angeles, CA

Retouching images for Felix Magazine * Ability to receive creative direction from Art Director and Photography and * Video Manager and make amends where necessary * Suggest ways and to constantly ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

Miami, FL · On-site

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

Miami, FL

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

Miami, FL · On-site

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

Miami, FL

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

New York, NY

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

We Are Social

Video Editor

New York, NY

We Are Social is looking for a Video Editor to join our growing team! You are responsible for ... Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help ...

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L&D Video Specialist

Cumming, GA

$70K/yr

Utilize non-destructive workflows in Adobe Photoshop (layer masks, clipping masks) for retouching ... Strong expertise in video production tools, editing software, and visual effects programs

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L&D Video Specialist

Cumming, GA

$65K - $70K/yr

Utilize non-destructive workflows in Adobe Photoshop (layer masks, clipping masks) for retouching ... Strong expertise in video production tools, editing software, and visual effects programs

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How much do video retouching jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for video retouching in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Video Retoucher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Video Retoucher, you need a solid understanding of color grading, digital compositing, and visual effects, typically supported by experience in media production or a related degree. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, as well as familiarity with codecs and rendering workflows, is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication with clients and team members are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure high-quality, visually appealing video content that meets project specifications and client expectations.

What is video retouching?

Video retouching is the process of enhancing and correcting video footage to improve its visual quality. This can involve removing blemishes, smoothing skin tones, adjusting colors, eliminating unwanted objects, and refining details frame by frame. Skilled video retouchers use specialized software to ensure the final video looks polished and professional, often for use in film, television, advertising, or social media. The goal is to create visually appealing videos while maintaining a natural and realistic appearance.

What is the difference between Video Retouching vs Video Editing?

AspectVideo RetouchingVideo Editing
Primary FocusRefining and enhancing visual details, skin smoothing, color correctionAssembling footage, cutting, adding transitions and effects
Skills & ToolsPhotoshop, After Effects, color gradingPremiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, editing software
Work EnvironmentPost-production studios, freelanceFilm sets, post-production houses, freelance

Video Retouching and Video Editing are both essential post-production roles but serve different purposes. Video Retouching focuses on enhancing visual quality and details, while Video Editing involves assembling footage into a coherent story. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals choose the right skill set for their projects.

What are some common challenges faced in a Video Retouching role and how can they be managed?

Video Retouching professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent color grading across multiple shots, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with directors or clients who have evolving creative visions. To manage these, effective communication and organization are key—keeping detailed notes and reference files helps ensure visual consistency, while regular check-ins with the creative team help align expectations. Additionally, staying updated with the latest software tools and industry best practices can make workflows more efficient and adaptable.
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Retouch/Digital Artist Intern/Volunteer

Retouch/Digital Artist Intern/Volunteer

Luxe Media, LLC

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP ("TAF"). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

Job Description

As a Retouch/Digital Artist Intern for Luxe Media you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester.  Our photographic production team is looking for interns with the ability to to retouch, crop and upload all digitally captured files to our website.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Re-touch, crop and upload product photography images
  • Name and maintain digital asset file/structure organization
  • Retouch digital photographic images
  • Crop digital photographic images/maintain file size specification guidelines
  • Ensure colour consistency between image assets
  • Upload assets to web servers in accordance to calendars
  • Strong colour correction skills, matching images from different cameras
  • Perform quality assurance on all images
  • Responsible for completion of work to daily and weekly deadlines
  • Retouching images for Felix Magazine
  • Ability to receive creative direction from Art Director and Photography and
  • Video Manager and make amends where necessary
  • Suggest ways and to constantly improve the service of the photography team
  • Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve the service of the photography team
  • Any other ad hoc duties within art department/editorial when required
Qualifications
  • A passion for women's economic opportunities
  • Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
  • Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously
  • Re-touch, crop and upload product photography images
  • Name and maintain digital asset file/structure organization
  • Retouch digital photographic images
  • Crop digital photographic images/maintain file size specification guidelines
  • Ensure colour consistency between image assets
  • Upload assets to web servers in accordance to calendars
  • Strong colour correction skills, matching images from different cameras
  • Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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